Wolf and skull, polychrome ivory netsuke, Japan, Meiji period, inlaid eyes, signed 一友 (Kazutomo) with kakihan, 4.5 cm high (one of the inlays is missing)

Please note that Piguet will not be able to assist buyers with the shipment outside Switzerland of any lots containing elephant ivory, tortoiseshell, coral or exotic skins. A buyer’s inability to export or import these lots outside of Switzerland cannot justify a delay in payment or cancellation of the sale.

Wolf and skull, polychrome ivory netsuke, Japan, Meiji period, inlaid eyes, signed 一友 (Kazutomo) with kakihan, 4.5 cm high (one of the inlays is missing)

Please note that Piguet will not be able to assist buyers with the shipment outside Switzerland of any lots containing elephant ivory, tortoiseshell, coral or exotic skins. A buyer’s inability to export or import these lots outside of Switzerland cannot justify a delay in payment or cancellation of the sale.

Overall wear to the surface
Few cracks
Few small knocks
Few very small chips
Lack of the inlay to the right eye
Weight: 24g

This lot contains ivory. Commercial trade in ivory is regulated. Piguet therefore recommends that, before taking any action related to a potential purchase or handling of an ivory item, buyers seek advice on the applicable regulations and requirements. Piguet will not conduct any applications for exemption certificates, CITES licenses, registrations, or similar documents that may be required, including their renewal or update, nor arrange for import or export permits needed for international shipping. A buyer's inability or delay in obtaining the necessary documentation, or in lawfully arranging the export or import of the lot, will not justify the cancellation of the sale or a delay in payment.